Translated Mystery Grand Award
1 appearances
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Edition 5 (2014) award
Rō Shiraishi
しらいし ろう
Shiraishi Rō
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1959-07-10 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Translator, Editor
- Active Years
- 1985-
- Affiliations
- Mystery Writers of Japan
- Memberships
- Mystery Writers of Japan
- Influenced By
- Stephen King, John Grisham, Dean R. Koontz
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University, School of Letters, Arts and Sciences I | School of Letters, Arts and Sciences I | Literature | — | 1978-1982 | Japan |
Waseda University, School of Letters, Arts and Sciences I
School of Letters, Arts and Sciences I
/ Literature
Period:
1978-1982
Year of Graduation:
1982
Country:
Japan
Member of the Waseda Mystery Club while enrolled
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mystery Writers of Japan Award (Translation) | Billy Summers (by Stephen King; translated) | 翻訳部門 | Mystery Writers of Japan | winner |
Mystery Writers of Japan Award (Translation)
2025
Work:
Billy Summers (by Stephen King; translated)
Category:
翻訳部門
Organization:
Mystery Writers of Japan
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Mystery Writers of Japan Award
1 appearances
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Edition 78 (2025) translation category
Works
Major Works
Billy Summers (vol. 1 & 2)
2024 Translation (Fiction)A Japanese translation of Stephen King's novel, conveying King's mix of suspense and human drama.
JusticeRevengeHuman drama
The Green Mile (6 vols.)
1997 Translation (Novel)A translation of one of Stephen King's notable works, a story of miracles and tragedy set in a prison.
MiraclesSin and punishmentHuman compassion
Bibliography
- Heart-Shaped Box (Joe Hill)
- Horns (Joe Hill)
- NOS4A2 (Joe Hill) vols. 1 & 2
- The Library Policeman (Stephen King)
- Columbo: 'Ashes to Ashes' (R. Levinson, W. Link)
- Selected works by John Grisham (translations)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- A translation style that preserves the tone of the original while making the text smooth in JapaneseRecreates pacing and voice suitable for genre fiction
- Recurring Motifs
- Horror/SuspenseCourtroom/crime dramaInterpersonal conflict
Legacy
A long‑standing translator in Japan who has provided many Japanese translations of Anglo‑American horror and mystery works. Also an editor and active contributor to translator communities.
Academic Societies
- Mystery Writers of Japan
Archives
- National Diet Library (author/translator authority record)
Trivia
- While at Waseda University he belonged to the Waseda Mystery Club.
- Worked as an SF editor at Hayakawa Publishing and has been a freelance translator since 1993.
- Was one of the founders involved in creating the Translation Mystery Award.